Alex Groncier Gordon (born September 14, 1964) is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) from 1987 through 1993. He played college football at the University of Cincinnati.

According to an August 1987 Sports Illustrated article, Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka wanted to draft Gordon in the first round (No. 26 overall) in the 1987 NFL Draft. However, Ditka was overruled by the Bears' front office, which instead selected Michigan quarterback Jim Harbaugh. The Jets selected Gordon in the second round with the 42nd overall pick that year.

Alex Gordon (gridiron football)

In 1995, Gordon began playing in the Canadian Football League for the U.S. expansion Memphis Mad Dogs. In that one season, he led the team with 61 tackles and 7 sacks.

Alex Gordon (gridiron football)

In 1996, after the Mad Dogs folded, he was selected by the Toronto Argonauts during the dispersal draft. He went on to win the 84th Grey Cup with the Argonauts that season.

Alex Gordon (gridiron football)

References

External links

NFL.com player page

1964 births

Living people

American football linebackers

Canadian football linebackers

Cincinnati Bearcats football players

Cincinnati Bengals players

Los Angeles Raiders players

Memphis Mad Dogs players

New York Jets players

Players of American football from Jacksonville, Florida

Toronto Argonauts players